Licensing & Usage
All images created by Mark Summerson Photography are protected by United States Copyright Law.
Copyright Ownership
The photographer retains full copyright ownership of all images at all times.
Personal Use License
Clients receive a non-transferable personal-use license, allowing:
Social media posting with credit
Personal printing
Personal sharing
Clients may NOT:
Sell images
Submit for commercial publications
Use for advertising
Alter images beyond basic cropping without permission
Commercial Use Licensing
Commercial usage requires a separate written license and fee. This includes:
Business branding
Marketing
Merchandise
Advertising
Product packaging
Resale
Alterations
Clients may not apply heavy filters, composite edits, or AI manipulation without written approval.